At 18, I was managing a Wendy's. Years later, I earned a record $496,900 in a single bowling season.

"Growing up, my parents used to pay me if I could beat them at bowling. I got $5 if I beat my mom, and $20 if I beat my dad, Guppy."

"By my early 20s, I started winning more tournaments and, therefore, earning more. By 2016, I made about $44,000 enough to leave my job at Wendy's."

"In 2021, I had a great year. I won the PBA Player's Championship and earned a record-setting $496,900 that season. That's not much compared to many other professional sports, but for me, it was a blessing."

"I was going to be a professional bowler, and that was that. I worked with a financial advisor and invested a lot of that."

Kyle Troup grew up in a bowling family, competing against his father, a professional bowler. He began his PBA career at 16, initially struggling financially while working at Wendy's. Despite challenges, Troup remained committed to his dream of becoming a professional bowler. His persistence paid off in his early 20s when he started winning tournaments, culminating in a record-setting $496,900 earnings in 2021. This success allowed him to leave his job and invest in his financial future with the help of a financial advisor.

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